Akali is a mechanically challenging assassin who excels in the midlane. While initially complex, mastering her energy-based kit focuses more on decision-making than mechanical execution.

Core Abilities Overview

Q - Five Point Strike

• Short-range skillshot dealing magic damage
• Low cooldown, energy-based cost
• Damage increases and energy cost decreases with rank
• Prioritize maxing Q first, taking two points by level 3

W - Twilight Shroud

• Creates expanding smoke cloud
• Grants movement speed and 100 energy
• Provides brief invisibility between attacks
• Strategic positioning tool for energy management

E - Shuriken Flip

• Backward dash while throwing shuriken
• Can reactivate to dash to hit targets at any distance
• Deals significant damage on reactivation
• Useful for gap closing and target pursuit

R - Perfect Execution

• Two-part ultimate ability
• First cast: Targeted dash with minor damage
• Second cast (after 2.5s): Free-directional dash with execute damage
• Damage scales with target's missing health

Passive - Assassin's Mark

• Abilities create a ring around Akali
• Moving toward ring grants movement speed
• Crossing ring empowers next auto-attack
• Extends range and adds bonus damage
• Critical for trading patterns and damage optimization

Trading Pattern Basic trade sequence:

1. Initiate with W or E
2. Q → Move to ring
3. Trigger passive auto-attack
4. Q → Repeat passive proc
5. Continue combo as energy allows

Build Path Focus

• Prioritize AP and Magic Penetration
• Limited benefit from Ability Haste due to energy system
• Consider defensive AP items or Zhonya's Hourglass
• Build for burst damage while maintaining survivability

Key Trading Tips

• Against tanky targets: Focus on multiple passive procs
• Against squishies: Prioritize quick burst combos
• Manage energy efficiency through proper W usage
• Use passive movement speed for positioning advantage

This champion requires practice to master but offers high outplay potential and versatility in both lane and teamfights.

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